PODCAST: TESLA CAR WRAP SERVICE, MODEL Y LONG RANGE RWD, CADILLAC LYRIQ, AND MORE

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This episode of the Electrek Podcast delves into several key Tesla developments and industry news. A significant portion is dedicated to the host's positive experience with his Model Y Long Range RWD, highlighting its practicality for family trips, bike transport, and overall driving dynamics, despite minor panel gap concerns. The discussion then shifts to Tesla's new car wrap service launched in China, speculated as a move to offer more customization, especially for the Cybertruck. The podcast also covers Tesla's expansion of its retail presence in new markets and production increases at the Fremont factory. Additionally, a minor but useful update to the Model Y's door handle design is noted. The review touches upon the potential for a smaller Cybertruck for Europe and regulatory challenges. Quality control is examined, contrasting a poor US survey result with a strong one from China for the Model 3. Finally, the hosts discuss Tesla's push for per-kilowatt-hour charging payments, the launch of Model 3 and Y leases in Canada, and the trend of EV startups going public via reverse mergers, exemplified by Lordstown Motors. The Cadillac Lyriq's delayed launch and the Audi e-tron's price cut and range increase are also briefly covered.